PFAPA does not have a genetic dx (yet). But she's sure increase in IL - 12 p70, this making apremilast and ustekinumab potential therapy for difficult cases. @RWCSmtg https://t.co/gdz7d5KCrm

PFAPA may be part of a spectrum the includes Behcets @rwcs https://t.co/wmX76bFPX2

PFAPA (aka Marshall syndrome) also occurs in adults @RWCSmtg https://t.co/52NVpKGCzP

Dr. Susan Shenoy @rwcs shows discovery of autoinflammatory diseases began w MEFV genes (FMF) in 1997, followed by genes for TRAPS and HIDS in 1999. @ https://t.co/sG4BlK1zhR

VCS, recently approved, modified Tacrolimus molecule: -no impact on MPA when used in combo -flat dosing -improving lipid profile (vs CsA) -reduces DM risk (vs TAC) Drs. @alvinwellsmd and Fleischmann #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/238ZkJKhQ5

Potential, Phase 2, novel therapies in SLE: OBIN (anti-CD20 mAb), BIIB059 (BDCA2 binder), & IBD (modulator of the E3 ubiquitin ligase complex) showed efficacy. EVO (oral BTKi) failed to show efficacy. Drs. Fleischmann and @alvinwellsmd #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/i04nx71GSx

Dr. Fleischmann describes research SLE metrics at #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/WaaMv9ybRk

Dr. Phil Teh's #RWCS2021 poster: Wheal of Misfortune https://t.co/sGRPtjrSrl via @YouTube @RWCSmtg @rhemnow

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Dr. Jason Melehani shares his #RWCS2021 poster regarding SS and PAH and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis. @rheumnow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/xggkYW2H8I

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Check out my #RWCS Highlights - Day 2 | RheumNow https://t.co/JiqMOx5K02

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Dry Eyes and Tripping Over Tires RWCS 2021 Poster Session by Dr. Faizan Ahmad https://t.co/9UymYbYcJ0

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Dr. Troum considers curcumin 500mg with black pepper BID for patients with inflammatory arthritis. Unclear if there is a relationship or need for monitoring for those with concomitant NSAIDs. #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/9sSWwWTtyv

1975: Nixon & Bresnev, in effort of medical diplomacy, cooperated on JRA trials. (Fact: Stalin's personal physician was a rheumatologist.) Dr. Steven's shares an interesting historical slide about this collaboration. #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/Px71qfqDcy

Some statistics regarding pediatric rheumatologists in the US and abroad. Here in the US we have under 30 fellowship options, 448 pediatric rheumatologists in 2019 (and growing), and patients/families are driving on ave 42.8 miles to get care. #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/RhTroEKcwN

Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Adults NEJM has reported the results of a trial showing semaglutide once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, weight loss in overweight or obese adults. https://t.co/FeXfWGPNcu https://t.co/Saukk9coqa

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